Argyresthia trifasciata, the juniper ermine moth, is a moth of the family Yponomeutidae. It is found in great parts of Europe, but originates from the Alps.
Staudinger, 1871. Wingspan 7-10 mm. This tiny but quite distinctive moth was not discovered in Britain until 1982, when one was caught in London.
Argyresthia trifasciata
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Argyresthia trifasciata, the juniper ermine moth, is a moth of the family Yponomeutidae. It is found in great parts of Europe, but originates from the Alps.
The wingspan is 7–10 mm. The moth flies from May to September.
The larvae feed on... Wikipedia
Scientific name: Argyresthia trifasciata
Distinctive moth with three white fascia. First discovered in Britain (London) in 1982, imported with garden conifers, probably Juniper and Leyland Cypress.
Tiny (6-8 mm wingspan) but quite distinctive with three white hoops around a golden background. It also has a white head.
The forewings are golden-brown with three complete white transverse fasciae. The hindwings are grey-brown. The male genitalia in the genus Argyresthia are ...
Jul 8, 2019 · This tiny (6-8 mm wingspan), but quite distinctive moth was not discovered in Britain until 1982, when one was caught in London.
Argyresthia trifasciata, the juniper ermine moth, is a moth of the family Yponomeutidae. It is found in great parts of Europe, but originates from the Alps.
This species was first recorded in the UK in London in 1982. It was probably imported with garden conifers like Juniper or Leyland Cypress. The three distinct ...
A small species with shining brown wings and three shining white transverse fascia followed by three spots. There is no similar Suffolk species.
Argyresthia trifasciata Staudinger, 1871. Triple-barred Argent species. Accepted Name authority: UKSI. Establishment means: Non-native.